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Monday 9/23, Noon: An Introduction to Breathe for Change

submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu

Breathe For Change is a movement of passionate educators and leaders healing ourselves to heal our world. We lead mind-body and social-emotional wellness trainings that unite, train, and support educators and community leaders in enhancing individual and collective well-being. We envision all people inspired, educated, and empowered to be their whole and brilliant selves in their lives, relationships, and communities. This 45 minute workshop will focus on wellness for educators and their students. We will engage in breathing exercises, mindful movement and chair yoga, so please dress comfortably.

Facilitator: Tiffany Moore, Education Department, Clinical Experience & Partnership Coordinator

Location: Marshall Room

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Full-Time Faculty: Apply for an Advancing Religious Pluralism Fellowship – Due TODAY

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

The Interfaith Institute, Religion and Philosophy Department, and Center for Teaching and Learning received a grant from the Interfaith America and John Templeton Foundations to implement a year-long faculty cohort focused on a campus wide effort on teaching religious diversity and pluralism. We invite full-time Augsburg University faculty to apply for the fellowship program. Limited fellowships are available and fellows will receive a stipend of $500.00. Faculty from any department are encouraged to apply.

The goals of the yearlong fellowship are to develop new material for courses, new approaches to teaching, and to learn from other faculty members in the cohort. We will be leading workshops on religious pluralism, teaching religious diversity, and understanding how to engage worldview diversity in the classroom and beyond. If you’re not familiar with teaching religious and worldview diversity, this cohort is a wonderful opportunity to learn more and build your skills and familiarity with these topics. We will work with you to integrate content and skills in your context and academic discipline.

Sessions will include presentations on topics and the opportunity to workshop ideas with other cohort members. Some brief pre-reading will be required.

The cohort will meet via Zoom:
Thursday Oct. 10th 3:30-5:30
Thursday Nov. 7th 3:30-5:30
Thursday Feb. 6th 3:30-5:30
Thursday Feb. 20th 3:30-5:30
Thursday March 27th 3:30-5:30

To apply, complete the Advancing Religious Pluralism Faculty Fellows Application
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeI5ma2nslQ0GiBye90DwHMj7PbReoS08rbVZGnFWRbP-yEDQ/viewform

Questions? Contact us at interfaith@augsburg.edu

High Holy Days Panel

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Join the Interfaith Institute, Office of the President, and Center for Teaching and Learning for a student-led panel on the Jewish High Holy Days. Panelists will discuss the significance of the holidays and how faculty and staff can support students. Faculty, staff and students are all welcome to attend!

Date: Wednesday, September 25
Time: 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Location: Science 123

Contact us with questions or if you need accommodations: interfaith@augsburg.edu

General Announcements

New Student Positions This Week (5)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:

09/16/2024: Student: School of Humanities & Social Sciences Administrative Assistant, Academic Year 2024-25
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000014274760-student-school-of-humanities-social-sciences-administrative-assistant-academic-year-2024-25
09/16/2024: Student: School of Humanities & Social Sciences Communications Assistant, Academic Year 2024-25
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000014274595-student-school-of-humanities-social-sciences-communications-assistant-academic-year-2024-25
09/16/2024: Campus Kitchen Leader, Academic Year 2024-25
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000014210025-campus-kitchen-leader-academic-year-2024-25
09/13/2024: Student: Residence Life Desk Assistant, Academic Year 2024-25
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000013705026-student-residence-life-desk-assistant-academic-year-2024-25
09/12/2024: Student: Psychology Department Student Assistant, Academic Year 2024-25
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000013500385-student-psychology-department-student-assistant-academic-year-2024-25

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Event Announcements

Evening Reception: The 50th Anniversary of Music Therapy at Augsburg

submitted by leejuy@augsburg.edu

Please join us in commemorating the 50th anniversary of Music Therapy at Augsburg University. The event will take place in the Hoversten Chapel, where a pre-reception with drinks and dinner will be served. The evening will feature keynote addresses from two distinguished emeritus professors in music therapy: Dr. Cheryl Dileo of Temple University, USA, and Dr. Denise Grocke, AO, of the University of Melbourne, Australia. Their presentations, titled “Music Therapy: Reflecting on the Past 50 Years and Envisioning the Future,” promise to be enlightening. Additionally, the evening will include live music performances and reflections on the accomplishments of former faculty and alumni. All are cordially invited to attend. It’s open to the Public! Please spread the word and bring anyone interested in music therapy!

https://engagement.augsburg.edu/e/50th-anniversary-of-music-therapy-at-augsburg/

Orange Shirt Day – September 30

submitted by allang@augsburg.edu

Orange Shirt day recognized on Sept. 30th annually and is a national day of remembrance of those who survived Indian boarding schools and those who did not come home. This year the Augsburg Indigenous Student Association and American Indian Student Services are providing Orange Shirts with “Every child matters” on them for Augsburg students, staff, and faculty. Orange Shirts will be available (at no charge) on Sept. 26th & 27th in the Oyate Commons from 9am-2pm. T-shirts will be available while supplies last so it is first come first served. Any questions can be directed to aiss@augsburg.edu.

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Organist Arjan Breukhoven Performance 9/20

submitted by mendezm@augsburg.edu

Organist Arjan Breukhoven from the Netherlands to perform at Augsburg

Friday, September 20, 2024
Masterclass on Organ Improvisation at 9:30 a.m.
Organ Recital at 7:00 p.m. Hoversten Chapel

Arjan Breukhoven will make four appearances in the Twin Cities, including two at Augsburg University, where he will present a masterclass in the morning and a recital in the evening.

Born in Rotterdam, he studied organ and church music at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague. He performs internationally as a concert organist, touring the US and Germany this year; next year, he will tour Germany and Australia.
Breukhoven received the Médaille d’Argent (silver medal) in 2014 from the French Academic Society of Arts-Sciences-Lettres for his accomplishments in French organ music. Breukhoven was also awarded the Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau in 2020 by the king of the Netherlands.

He also directs three large Dutch male choirs and the Australian Christian Men’s Choir in Perth, and is renowned for his many compositions for choir, organ, and other instruments.

Paul Vang in Chapel on Tuesday, September 24

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us on Tuesday, September 24 at 11:30 for our next Uncovering Vocation chapel. Paul Vang, Pan-Asian Student Services Program Manager, will share his story. Paul is a first-generation college graduate and is a son to Hmong refugee parents. He graduated from St. Cloud State with a Bachelors of Science in Social Work. Paul is passionate about instilling leadership in young people and impacting systems that bring positive change, this pushed him to obtain his Masters of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Crown College. His professional experience includes nonprofit, public and educational sectors where he served mainly youth and young adults in positions such as Community Social Worker, Program Director, Youth & Family Program Specialist, and District Homeless Liaison. What excites Paul about the Pan-Asian Student Services Program Manager position is the ability to mentor students who reflect his educational and professional journey.

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